Overview

Data is everywhere in the modern economy and businesses are seeking talented new recruits to leverage it. The ability to extract, handle, and analyse large amounts of data is a key skill at the modern company to unlock the potential of firms.MSc Data Science for Economics at the University of Liverpool offers students rigorous training in the big data methods and cutting-edge econometric tools needed to answer the most important questions facing businesses. Students will be fully prepared to work as a data scientist, statistician, or economist, driving the analytical direction of their firms.

Key facts

MSc Data Science for Economics teaches students how to model economic problems, collect and analyse data, conduct rigorous empirical analyses, and discuss their work with diverse audiences. The modules in this programme cover a wide range of fields within economics and data science.

Students will be taught to use data for forecasting and evaluating different policy options through models built on an understanding of causal relationships. Technical skills and competencies are at the heart of each module in the programme, and at the end of their studies, students will have a familiarity with two or more software packages (such as Python, R, and STATA).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Analysis

Applied Macroeconometrics

Machine Learning and Big Data Econometrics

Current Topics in Economics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Economics or a closely related discipline with a quantitative focus.
Students with a 2:2 degree from a quantitative science discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Operations Research) are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have competency in A level Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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28500 GBP / year

≈ 28500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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